the calendar day gained in sailing eastward around the earth.

See also: Gain

Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary, published 1913 by G. & C. Merriam Co.

References in periodicals archive

Hispanic students gained days of learning in math and reading as well, while Asian students gained days of learning in math only.

Statement before the United States Congress house committee on education and the workforce "expanding educational opportunity through school choice"; school choice in America: What does research tell us?

Despite the lack of ammunition fighting still raged yesterday as the rebels were driven back over ground they gained days ago.

SPIES OUT..DEFECTOR IN; 5 Gaddafi diplomats ejected from Britain as his foreign minister flees

All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.

Gained day